Australian Shareholders' Association

The healthcare sector is quietly transforming into a powerhouse for investors. Today on ASA Insights, Ankita Rai from InvestmentMarkets explores why the healthcare sector is emerging as a prime choice for investors, driven by an ageing population, rising healthcare spending, and breakthroughs in biotechnology and telemedicine. Discover the long-term growth potential and specific investment options available in this dynamic sector 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyan-bkv

Curious about private credit and why it’s gaining so much traction? In this week's ASA Insights, Nehemiah Richardson, CEO of Pengana Capital Group Credit, dives into the surge of private credit and why investors need to look carefully at the differences between global and local markets. With unique risks and returns across regions, understanding how private credit fits into your portfolio could open up new opportunities for income and diversification. Learn the essentials of private credit and along with expert tips to navigate this dynamic asset class 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2TrVvAi

We are excited to announce that the recordings from last week’s Virtual Investor Summit are now available for you to explore 🌎 Gain lifetime access to all 12 presentations for only $25, featuring insights from industry leaders on key topics such as: AI Insights & Demonstration - Dawid Naude Estate Planning Panel - Peter Bobbin & Marnie Reid Economic Update - Warren Hogan  Building a Retirement Portfolio with ETFs - Owen Rask  Gold and Silver Investments for Your SMSF Porfolio - Jordan Eliseo  Company Analysis - Elisa Di Marco …and more. Access the recordings now: https://lnkd.in/gjV5mk7P

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a big shoutout to our sponsors and speakers for making 24 and 25 October a success! Key takeaways: - Engaging Sessions on AI, private credit, estate planning, and more—all focused on investor education. - Convenient Format with 20-minute presentations and live Q&As, allowing for flexible engagement and replay access. - Highlights: Dawid Naude's session and estate planning insights. Your feedback shapes our future events. Thank you for being part of our community! #InvestorSummit #InvestingCommunity #FinancialEducation Warren Hogan Marnie Reid Peter Bobbin Dawid Naude Sebastian Evans Nicole Kidd Dean Weinbren Martyn McCathie Jordan Eliseo Elisa Di Marco Tim Richardson, CFA Lel Smits GAICD Steven Mabb David Robertson Laura Davoren Owen Rask Ian Irvine

And that’s a wrap on the Australian Shareholders' Association's Virtual Investor Summit 🌎 We're thrilled with the success of this event, made possible by the incredible technology from Lumi Global. Thank you to our event sponsors:  Schroders RF Limited Pengana Capital Group NAOS Asset Management Wilson Asset Management Magellan Financial Group LICAT  ABC Bullion And, of course, thank you to everyone who attended, engaged, and asked thoughtful questions. We hope you’re leaving inspired and equipped with strategies to take your investing to the next level. We look forward to welcoming you at our next ASA event. #VirtualInvestorSummit #Investing #FinancialInsights

Marnie Reid, CEO of Issuer Services for Australia and New Zealand at Computershare, and Peter Bobbin, Senior Legal Expert in Estate Planning and Taxation, took the stage for an engaging panel discussion on the dos and don'ts of estate planning. 

Thank you to our Day 2 speakers so far at the Virtual Investor Summit 🌎 We were joined by Sebastian Evans (NAOS Asset Management), Nicole Kidd (Schroders RF Limited), Dean Weinbren (TermPlus, Pengana Capital Group), and Martyn McCathie (Future Generation) for sessions on small-cap equities, real estate investing through private credit, global private credit strategies, and value investing. We are thrilled with the success of this event so far and look forward to our final session this afternoon. #VirtualInvestorSummit #InvestmentInsights #Finance

What an incredible start to Day 2 of the Virtual Investor Summit! Dawid Naude, CEO & Co-Founder of Pathfindr, delivered an engaging, hands-on session, showing how Chat GPT can streamline company analysis and investing. He demonstrated how to extract data from two annual reports and generate a comparison template in just 30 seconds - making investment decisions faster and far more efficient. Dawid also explained how to customise the bot to protect your data, adapt it to your needs, and specify exactly what you're looking for. His tips and tricks will undoubtedly be a game-changer for our community. #VirtualInvestorSummit #InvestmentTech #AI

The 2024 AASB Research Forum will feature a session addressing Australia's readiness for 'nature' disclosures. A research team comprising Dr Lyndie Bayne, Dr Md Moazzem Hossain , PhD, MBA, CA, CPA, CMA, FHEA, Dr Prerana Agrawal, Professor Marvin Wee, and Dr Aklema Choudhury Lema, PhD (Curtin), MSC (Macquarie), MBA (Dhaka) will present their findings on this timely topic. Following the research presentation, a panel discussion moderated by Liza Boyer (Maimone) will provide valuable insights from industry experts Rachel Waterhouse, Karen McWilliams FCA, Patrick Viljoen FCPA ACMA CGMA , and Christian Gergis. This session, part of the broader AASB Research Forum scheduled for Wednesday, 6 November 2024, in Sydney, promises to offer a preliminary exploration of nature-related disclosures in the Australian context, combining academic research with practical perspectives from leading professionals in the field.

That’s a wrap on Day 1 of the Virtual Investor Summit! Our afternoon sessions featured Elisa Di Marco (Magellan Financial Group), who led a discussion on company analysis, followed by Tim Richardson, CFA (Pengana Capital Group), who covered strategies for generating reliable dividend income. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the success of Day 1, and it’s just the beginning. Tomorrow, we’re kicking things off with Dawid Naude, CEO & Co-Founder of Pathfindr, where he’ll explore how AI is transforming the investment landscape. Thanks to all our attendees for the engagement so far, we’re looking forward to another full day of sessions tomorrow 🌎 #VirtualInvestorSummit #InvestmentInsights #FinancialEducation #AIandInvesting